Luis Aragonés was a bona fide Atlético de Madrid legend, having spent his entire life and career linked to the club - first as a fan, then as a player and finally as a coach. A product of the Getafe youth academy, he represented half a dozen clubs (Real Madrid, Recreativo, Hércules, Úbeda, Real Oviedo and Real Betis) before finally joining Atlético in 1964. He went on to win three league titles and two 'Copas del Rey' during a full decade wearing the 'Rojiblancos' shirt.

After hanging up his boots, a move into management followed in a flash. Aragonés agreed to take over his boyhood club midway through the 1974-75 season, promptly leading them to Intercontinental Cup glory. This was just the beginning, as the Spanish Cup and then 'La Liga' were conquered in 1976 and 1977 respectively. Though he left the hotseat in 1978, he remained associated with the club and took the reins again in 1980. Another three stints in charge at the Calderón were to follow: in the first, in 1985, he lifted another 'Copa del Rey' and the Spanish Super Cup; the second, in 1992, yielded a third Spanish Cup, while the last saw him rescue the club from oblivion, restoring its top-flight status.

In total, Luis Aragonés spent over two decades at Atlético, winning four league titles, five 'Copas', a Spanish Super Cup and an Intercontinental Cup. This haul of 11 trophies makes him the most decorated Atlético figure ever.